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DS 3: Access / Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

This is a Keyless Entry and Starting system. It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking simply by detecting the electronic key.

As long as the driver has the electronic key on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they approach and locks when they walk away.

If the electronic key is present in an area between 2 and 7 m from the vehicle for more than 30 minutes, the system is deactivated to preserve the battery.

Key recognition zones:

DS 3. Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

Zone A: welcome lighting on approaching the vehicle (between 3 and 5 metres from the vehicle).

Zone B: automatic locking on leaving the vehicle (about 2 metres from the vehicle).

Zone C: automatic unlocking on approaching the vehicle (between 1 and 2 metres from the vehicle).

DS 3. Proximity Keyless Entry and Start The automatic functions are configured via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.

With the electronic key on their person, the driver can also lock and unlock their vehicle by pressing the retractable handles.

For more information on Retractable handles, refer to the corresponding section.

Locating the vehicle

Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance, with the vehicle locked: The direction indicators flash for approximately 10 seconds. The door mirror spotlamps come on...

Unlocking the vehicle

Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot) is configured in the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu. Selective unlocking is deactivated by default...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Charge level indicator (Electric)


The traction battery charge status and remaining range are displayed continuously when the vehicle is started. With the ignition off, opening the driver's door activates the indicator. Associated warning lamps Two successive alert levels indicate that the energy available has dropped to a low level: 1st level: Reserve The state of charge of the traction battery is low...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Accessing the battery


The battery is located under the bonnet. For access to the (+) terminal: Release the bonnet by pulling the internal release lever, then the external safety catch. Raise the bonnet. (+) Positive terminal. This terminal has a quick-release clamp...

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